Monday, July 12, 2010

Recent Purchases

Hope everyone has had a lovely weekend. On Saturday, we finally ordered our new heater and then I enjoyed morning tea at a local cafe with my best friend while Paul minded Grace. Yesterday my sister popped over for a cuppa in the morning and then we had a family lunch with Paul's side of the family which is always loads of laughs. Unfortunately Paul and Grace have come down with colds so today we've been laying low around the house.

My most recent purchase is the bowl above by Etsy seller dustanddawn which I ordered on the weekend. I stumbled upon it by chance and was particularly drawn to the yellow and white pattern. I can't wait for it to arrive.

On Friday, I scored this knitted throw when Grace and I were wandering around the shops and it has successfully filled my wish for a wintery throw. The photo doesn't really show how warm and woolly it is but I threw it over me on the couch last night and it was lovely and cosy. I found it in Adairs and when the sales assistant scanned it to find out the price for me, it was only $27 so I decided to snap it up. I love it and it's much cheaper than the Country Road ones I had been eyeing off. You can also see the Inklore cushion I won in a recent giveaway - I have to get the proper sized insert so it isn't nice and plump yet but I'm really happy with it.

I bought the little pear above a few weeks ago from Bed Bath and Table (excuse the poor quality photo but the shiny surface of this made it so difficult to photograph!) The top half of it lifts off to reveal a candle but I simply bought it because I thought it was cute. Not sure where it's going to live yet.

These storage boxes from Officeworks are Grace's new toyboxes. It's great to be able to hide away all the bits and pieces Grace has played with during the day once it's time for bed.

And finally, Asha's new kennel which by chance, matches our charcoal grey window frames perfectly. She did have a lovely warm lambswool in there but she must have dragged it out on the lawn somewhere this morning so her new home looks rather bare in this photo.

What about you? Have you made a recent exciting purchase or scored a bargain? Or is there something on your wishlist you're desperate to buy?

Wow, fantastic purchases Amanda! I love all of them. Doesn't it feel good when you just find things and they're perfect! I'm glad you had a great weekend. I think I'll have to go check out the pears in Bed Bath n Table because I really love it! Jxx

Oh I loved looking at your new purchases! Bed you can't wait to have your new heater installed. Your throw rug looks snuggly and what a bargain... Love the pear candle from BB&T. One of my favourite stores I think. I have got a few new purchases so I will have to blog them soon. Christine xx

Lots of nice goodies Amanda! Those are the same storage baskets as I have for my sheling - the ones I have spraypainted. A very handy size. The throw was such a bargain!I haven't shopped much lately, just a couple of nice scarves. Oh, and some roses for the garden, but that doesn't count as spending money :)

Such gorgeous new purchases Amanda. I love them all, but I adore that bowl - beautiful! Our doggie has the same house as yours :) Hope you are managing to stay warm with your beautiful knitted throw. ~ Tina x

I love that throw rug you bought Amanda. I've always wanted to buy one for the lounge this is beautiful and a bargin too. With my birthday coming up my hubby spoilt me with a Kitchen Aid mixer which I was very excited about getting. I hope that Paul and Grace feel better soon. xo

Very good shopping sleuthing Amanda..I don't know how you do it! Love that bowl and I have a thing for pears, and the throw and the cushion...yep! Luckily for me I don't have a small child or a dog, although the 22 year old can get a bit messy and I wish I could put the vampire slayer in a kennel!!

That blanket is great Amanda and such a great buy! At least you have something to keep you warm before your heater is installed. Plus that bowl is beautiful! I am eyeing off a wooden bowl in country road at the moment but I'm waiting for the next spend and save voucher to arrive so I can get some extra goodies too! I'm terrible with those vouchers : ) hope everyones feeling better at your place.

Love all your purchases, especially the pear! The storage boxes are great ... I bought two today! Sounds like your week is going well, except for the colds in your house. I know how it is - the same one seems to keep going around my two at the moment ... roll on summer! Michelle

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About Me

Hi! I’m Amanda from Western Australia - a former primary school teacher now full-time stay-at-home Mum to our two girls, Grace and Sophie. My days are filled with all things homely – cooking, crafting, decorating and of course, life with my husband and our two precious girls.